Steven Mackey: Interior Design; Curtis Macomber, violin

Steven Mackey (Composer), Curtis Macomber (violin); Aleck Karis (piano); Susan Palma-Nidel (flute); Maureen Gallagher (viola); Gregory Hesselink (violoncello) (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Curtis Macomber (violin); Aleck Karis (piano); Susan Palma-Nidel (flute); Maureen Gallagher (viola); Gregory Hesselink (violoncello)
• Composer: Steven Mackey
• Audio CD (November 1, 2005)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Bridge Records, Inc.
• ASIN: B000BPYKFA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #706,490 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

This disc presents premiere recordings of three works by the American composer, Steven Mackey. The disc features violin virtuoso Curtis Macomber on all three works, and documents the long relationship that Macomber has had with Mackey’s music. Macomber writes: “Much of what I find so successful in Steve’s music is that kind of willingness to explore the immediate, the vulnerable, the personal and sometimes the downright silly. He’ll tap from whatever source suits the moment, be it a naive children’s tune or some bluesy plaint. There’s an intelligence and a discerning judgement for proportion and scope, but it’s his audacious use of the vernacular that I particularly love and enjoy playing.” The three works recorded on this CD certainly indulge in the traits mentioned by Macomber, and benefit tremendously from the violinist’s committed, heroically played performances. These Bridge CDs feature music by Steven Mackey and performances by Curtis Macomber: Steve Mackey: “Lost and Found” Music for Electric Guitar; BRIDGE 9065 Music of Mario Davidovsky, Vol. 3; BRIDGE 9171